Security bond of $500.00 or Credit Card (no debit cards accepted for bond) details as well as a copy of a driver’s license will be held until inspection after the premises are vacated, if no damage has occurred, or extra cleaning required, bond money will be refunded to you in the next accounting period and/or credit card details will be destroyed. If you do not hold a credit card, other arrangements will be organised, please give us a call. If booking is found to be a ‘Schoolies’ Booking we require a $1000 cash security bond.

Please Note LJ Hooker Sussex Inlet participates in the Bad Books register. By accepting this booking you hereby agree that if you or any occupant covered by this booking, including any guests, breach our Terms and Conditions then your Name, Phone Number and Email address along with details of the breach/breaches may be disclosed to the property landlord and/or other agents participating in the Bad Books register. LJ Hooker Sussex Inlet reserves the right to cancel a booking where a guest is already in the Bad Books register.

1. Premises must be vacated by 10a.m $50.00 late fee will apply. Check in time is 2p.m. Keys can only be collected from our office after 2p.m.

2. If you are arriving after office hours and wish for the keys to be left it is your responsibility when booking to arrange for your late arrival. A locked security box is located on the driveway on the side of our office, a code will be given to you on full payment prior to your arrival, so you may retrieve the keys after 5pm and no later than10pm, Reconfirm these details between 9a.m. & 4p.m. on your arrival day along with your estimated time of arrival. Lost or misplaced keys that require a call out of an agent will result in a minimum fee to the tenant of $50.00.

3. Premises are let on the condition that they are kept clean & tidy at all times and are left in a clean & tidy condition when vacating. Please ensure that kitchen & bathroom surfaces are clean, all floors are vacuumed, washing up is done & put away, all garbage bins are emptied & Otto bins must be placed on the curb. Please take excess garbage to the local waste depot located in Springs Rd. Charges apply for disposal of excess rubbish left at the property or extra cleaning@ $35.00 per hour.

5. SMOKING - ALL PROPERTIES ARE SMOKE FREE ZONES INSIDE THE PROPERTY. There will be an extra cleaning charge @$35/per hour plus purchasing of products required, for any deodorising if a guest smokes inside a property

6. Disturbance to neighbours, including excessive noise, is prohibited and may result in termination of tenancy AND/OR call-out fee of a minimum $100 each.

7. Parties and Functions are strictly prohibited. The rental charged is for domestic use only and not commercial. If found that a function has been held at the premises extra charges will apply

8. The number of persons occupying the premises is restricted to the number of people shown in the Holiday Guide and Internet advertising for which there is only bedding for. (Extra guests are not permitted and WILL BE EVICTED, as will those who are booked to stay.) Breaching this condition will lead to additional charges.

10. If the property does allow dogs, you are required to Flea Bomb the inside of the house & clean all dog droppings before vacating. Flea bombs are available for purchase from our office. Failure to do so may result in the house requiring professional pest control treatment Charges Will Apply. You will be charged for cleaning if dog hair is found in the house at the rate of $35.00 per hour. A minimum charge of $50.00 will be charged, if dog droppings are found to be at the property after you vacate.

12. Damage, Breakages, Theft and Loss are the tenant’s responsibility during their stay and NO responsibility is taken for tenants personal property left on or in the premises. Ensure that the property is locked at all times when you are not in attendance including vacating.

13. Any breakages, damage or lost keys must be reported as soon as possible and paid for. If any repairs are needed, L. J. Hooker Sussex Inlet should be notified immediately. The tenant agrees to allow the agent or their nominee to enter the premises to arrange necessary repairs.

14. Tenants must provide their own bed linen, towels, tea towels, basic toiletries, detergent, soap, washing powder, garbage bags and where specified, blankets. Waterproof mattress protectors must be provided for children’s beds where needed.

15. All properties are described as accurately as possible and are all spoken by in good faith. No responsibility is taken for any error, omissions or misdescription.

16. Payment - The 50% deposit and $30.00 booking fee are required within 5 working days of making the tentative booking. Payment of the rental deposit constitutes the tenants acceptance of these Booking Conditions. A 1% EFT fee will apply to credit card transactions.

17. Balance of rental must be paid prior to occupancy. Receipts for payment of bookings by cheque or direct deposit are issued subject to clearance.

19. A cancellation fee of $100.00 will apply;
a) The $30 booking fee is non-refundable
b) If the property is re-let for the total period formerly booked by you, the cancellation fee only be charged and the balance refunded.
c) If the property is NOT re-let for the total period formally booked by you, all monies paid by you will be forfeited.
d) No cancellation fee will be charged if notice to cancel is given within 7 days from the date of the confirmation letter.